Patient Handouts

• Barrier Methods

  Facts About Male Condoms and the Correct Way to Use Them

  (Source: The Contraception Report – January 2003; Updated March 2007)
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  How to Use the Diaphragm

  (Source: The Contraception Report – June 2002) Download PDF

  The Cervical Cap

  (Source: The Contraception Report – November 1996) Download PDF

  Spermicides

  (Source: The Contraception Report – October 2002; Updated March 2007) Download PDF

  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Risk of HIV Infection, and Condoms: What You Need to Know

  (Source: The Contraception Report – July 1996; Updated March 2007) Download PDF

• Emergency Contraception

  Emergency Contraception: Frequently Asked Questions (includes information on IUDs)

  (Source: National Women’s Health Information, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health) Reviewed January 2007
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  Emergency Contraception (Birth control pills only; for younger women)

  (Source: The Center for Young Women's Health, Boston Children's Hospital) Reviewed: January 2007 Download PDF Download Spanish PDF

• Implants

  The Truth About Contraceptive Implants

  (Source: The Contraception Report – July 1997; Updated March 2007) Download PDF

• Injectable Contraception

  Facts About Injectable Contraception

  (Source: The Contraception Report – December 2003; Updated March 2007)
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• Intrauterine Devices

  The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System

  (Source: The Contraception Report – October 2001; Updated March 2007)
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  Modern IUDs: An Update

  (Source: The Contraception Report – November 1998; Updated March 2007)
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• Natural Family Planning

  Women and Babies Benefit from Family Planning

  (Source: The Contraception Report – February 2000) Download PDF

  Natural Family Planning: A Guide for Teens

  (Source: The Center for Young Women's Health, Boston Children's Hospital) Reviewed: December 2006
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  CycleBeads Low-literacy 'One sheet'

  (Source: Institute for Reproductive Health Web site, Georgetown University) Reviewed December 2006
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• Premenstrual Syndrome

  Premenstrual Syndrome

  (Source: National Women's Health Center, Office on Women's Health, United States Department of health and Human Services) Reviewed: February 2007
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• Oral Contraceptives – Combination

  Common Questions and Answers About Oral Contraceptives

  (Source: The Contraception Report – November 1999)
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  Facts About Today's Low-Dose Oral Contraceptives

  (Source: The Contraception Report – January 1997; Updated March 2007)
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  Health Benefits of Oral Contraceptives

  (Source: The Contraception Report – May 1997) Download PDF

  Using Oral Contraceptives to Treat Medical Conditions

  (Source: The Contraception Report – July 1999)
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  Oral Contraceptives and Acne

  (Source: The Contraception Report – May 1999) Download PDF

  Extended Oral Contraceptive Regimens: Taking the Pill for Longer Than 3 Weeks at a Time

  (Source: The Contraception Report – June 2003) Download PDF

  Birth Control Pills and Prevention of Ovarian Cancer

  (Source: The Contraception Report – May 2001; Updated March 2007) Download PDF

• Oral Contraceptives – Progestin-only

  Facts About Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptives

  (Source: The Contraception Report – September 1999)
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• Permanent Methods of Contraception

  Tubal Sterilization for Women: 'Getting Your Tubes Tied'

  (Source: The Contraception Report – February 2004; Updated April 2007) Download PDF

  Questions and Answers About Vasectomy

  (Source: The Contraception Report – January 1999)
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• Transdermal Patch

  The Contraceptive Skin Patch

  (Source: The Contraception Report – March 2002; Updated March 2007)
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• General Topics on Hormonal Contraception

  Bone Density and Hormonal Contraception

  (Source: The Contraception Report – September 2003; Updated March 2007) Download PDF

  Facts about Breast Cancer and Hormones

  (Source: The Contraception Report – July 2000) Download PDF

  Menstrual Bleeding Changes with Different Contraceptive Methods

  (Source: The Contraception Report – November 1997; Updated March 2007) Download PDF

• Teens

  Teens, Sex, and Contraception

  (Source: The Contraception Report – December 2001) Download PDF

  Questions and Answers about Your First Pelvic Exam

  (Source: The Contraception Report – September 1997)
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  Understanding the Pap Test

  (Source: The Contraception Report – March 1999) Download PDF

• Diseases and Conditions

  Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

  (Source: The Contraception Report – August 2001)
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  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Risk of HIV Infection, and Condoms: What You Need to Know

  (Source: The Contraception Report – July 1996; Updated March 2007) Download PDF

• Contraception During Transition

  Birth Control During Perimenopause

  (Source: The Contraception Report – March 2001)
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  Contraception During Breastfeeding

  (Source: The Contraception Report – January 1998; Updated March 2007) Download PDF